Faro news

The Portugal News2 Oct

The two-day event will feature tournaments, workshops, an escape room, a second-hand games market and activities for all ages. 

Portugal Resident1 Oct

A 42-year-old man accused of targeting elderly and vulnerable people in a string of street robberies in Faro and Olhão has been remanded in custody. The suspect was arrested by The post Man held over ‘snatch’ robberies targeting elderly in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Sept

Faro Hospital has completed more than 100 robotic surgeries, less than a year after introducing the technology.

Algarve Daily News29 Sept

Faro Hospital has released a statement celebrating the carrying out of more than 100 robotic operations since launching their specialist programme in November 2025, marking a year of training, development, and consolidation of a technology now being used across several surgical areas.

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Faro Hospital has carried out its 100th robotic surgery, less than a year after introducing the technology. The milestone was reached last week and marks the continued expansion of robot-assisted The post Faro Hospital celebrates milestone of 100 robotic surgeries appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Sept

A €3.5 million technology and innovation hub is set to be created inside the Algarve Stadium, with Faro and Loulé councils hoping the new centre will open with more than The post €3.5 million technology hub planned for Algarve Stadium appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Sept

With every day now featuring the seizure of another ‘narco launch’ (drug boat), another vehicle laden with jerry cans of fuel – and occasionally a consignment of drugs, Faro public The post “Drug trafficking networks are installed in Portugal”, warns prosecutor appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Sept

The famous São Miguel Fair is returning to the municipality of Olhão, in the Faro district, from 25 to 29 September, thus bringing back a local tradition which had been on hold for ten years. 

Portugal Resident22 Sept

Portuguese and Chinese researchers will gather in Faro on September 23 and 24 for a major meeting aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation between the two countries in marine sciences. The The post Portugal and China strengthen marine science ties in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Sept

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) has reinforced the hospitals in Faro and Portimão with 136 professionals, including 100 nurses and 36 operational assistants, who began their duties on 22 September, the institution reported.

Algarve Daily News22 Sept

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) has welcomed 136 new professionals to Faro and Portimão Hospitals, including 100 nurses and 36 operational assistants.

Portugal Resident21 Sept

A Faro civic movement is calling on the municipality to present a clear plan for the future of the Fábrica da Cerveja brewery building, arguing that the proposed relocation of The post Civic group demands clear plan for future of Faro’s old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News21 Sept

The Movimento Pela Fábrica civic group has criticised Faro Council for failing to present a clear plan for the region’s iconic Fábrica da Cerveja, warning that closing the 1930s period building without a project set out for its future could put the public asset at risk.

The Portugal News19 Sept

The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.

Algarve Daily News18 Sept

easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.

Algarve Daily News16 Sept

Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.

The Portugal News16 Sept

The districts of Lisbon and Faro are under a yellow warning until 9 on 16 September because of the forecast for strong winds, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Portugal Resident15 Sept

Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes will open its new season on September 17, launching almost three months of performances ranging from classical music and theatre to dance, cinema and stand-up comedy. The post Faro’s Teatro Lethes opens new season with Algarve Orchestra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News15 Sept

Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security. 

Portugal Resident14 Sept

Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen

The Portugal News13 Sept

The Festival F will return to the historic centre of Faro, between 2 and 4 September 2027, reaffirming its commitment to Portuguese music and Lusophony.

The Portugal News11 Sept

Plans for a new marina in Faro are moving forward as the municipality prepares to take control of the city's Commercial Quay.

The Portugal News10 Sept

In Faro, opera lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of classical music followed by a wine tasting when Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to the Algarve capital later this month.

Algarve Daily News10 Sept

Faro City Council is set to take over management of the commercial quay on 18 September, paving the way for the creation of a natural marina with capacity for 500 boats, the municipality announced today, 10 September.